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The Angels Came to Sodom in the Evening. Ilana Masad’s July Book Recs.

Paul Russell joins us to talk about his upcoming novel The Angels Came to Sodom in the Evening which comes out on October 06, 2026. And it’s the third Friday of the month, which means author and critic Ilana Masad will be back at the bottom of the hour to share this month’s queer book recommendations: Hotshot: A Life on Fire by River Selby I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself by Mac Crane The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi Ilana Masad is a writer of fiction, nonfiction, and criticism whose work has been widely published. She holds a PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and is the author of the novels All My Mother’s Lovers and Beings, as well as the coeditor of the forthcoming anthology Here for All the Reasons: Why We Watch The Bachelor. https://www.ilanamasad.com/ [https://www.ilanamasad.com/]

State Legislative Elections. Gun laws. Aging Politicians

Jim Pounds hosts and continues our 2026 election coverage with a look at critical state legislative elections in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Then he talks about an Illinois gun law that was just upheld by a federal court. Then with the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Mitch McConnell MIA, Jim talks about aging politicians with special guest Philip Anthony of the Downright Upright Show.

West Coast Health Alliance. Faculty Sue Texas Tech’s LGBTQ censorship.

Dr. Dean Sidelinger the health officer and state epidemiologist at Oregon Health Authority joins us to talk about the West Coast Health Alliance. Dr. Samuel Clowes Huneke from George Maso University is back. We’ll be talking about Sen. Lindsey Graham, Hungary un-banning Pride, what does Abolish ICE really mean, and the new freedom of speech lawsuit filed against Texas Tech University after they banned all LGBTQ curriculum, both teaching and student research.  You can buy his books and learn more about his research at his website https://samuelcloweshuneke.com [https://samuelcloweshuneke.com/].  Buy A Queer Theory of State: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9783982389462 [https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9783982389462] Buy States of Liberation: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781487542146 [https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781487542146] Buy I Will Not Abandon You: https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781487554347 [https://bookshop.org/a/82376/9781487554347] Connect: https://samuelcloweshuneke.com [https://samuelcloweshuneke.com/] Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/schuneke.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/schuneke.bsky.social]

Tending to our Seeds of Care with Queer Spirit

Join TanyaMarck and Nick from Queer Spirit as we explore care and connect with community in innovative ways. Let’s get queer and play outside the box! We chat about the astrological energies of the week and tending to our care in the midst of transformation and unexpected changes. Queer Spirit (QS) is a grassroots non-profit charitable organization. They are space holders who offer care-centered + inclusive virtual spaces centering Queers + Allies. Since 2018 QS has been providing free support and care globally via virtual care circles and the QS podcast. Find them at www.theQueerSpirit.com [http://www.thequeerspirit.com]

Judge Shuts Down Trump…Again. Lavender Magazine Closes.

Trump lost in court again. This time he tried to get the medical records of trangender kids. Minnesota’s Lavender Magazine has closed. Planned Parenthood has regained access to Medicaid. Turkey banned an LGBTQ cruise from the country. Trump’s corruption poisons the World Cup. The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ news and talk show on the radio in the US! Listen Daily Minneapolis: AM950 Radio Chicago: WCPT 820 Madison: 92.7 FM WMDX   Listen Weekly Seattle: 1150 KKNW Amherst, MA: NewsTalk WHMP